Ford E-550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 68 owner complaints for the Ford E-550 (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (22 complaints), followed by power train (9 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 66 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford E-550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 9 | 1 of 7 | |
| Tires | 9 | 1 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 of 7 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | Oct 13, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | 2002–2003 | 4,500,000 |
| 07V078000 | Mar 6, 2007 | Vehicle speed control | 2002–2003 | 155,584 |
| 04V445000 | Sep 13, 2004 | Engine and engine cooling | 2003–2004 | 253,076 |
| 04V444000 | Sep 13, 2004 | Electrical system: wiring | 2003–2004 | 214,849 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.